A new data converter platform is now available, offering 10-, 12-, 14-, and 16-bit resolution analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) with sample rates ranging from 20 to 250 megasamples per second (Msps). The devices are part of a scalable architecture that allows factory configuration to meet various application needs in industrial and communication systems. The architecture enables…
Novosense Microelectronics releases digital isolators with capacitive-based design
NOVOSENSE Microelectronics has introduced a new line of third-generation digital isolators for automotive applications. The NSI83xx series uses capacitive isolation technology and is engineered for use in high-frequency switching environments that employ silicon carbide (SiC) devices. These isolators feature enhanced resilience against electrical overstress (EOS) and are designed to reduce susceptibility to power noise, which…
MIPI C-PHY adds encoding option to support next-gen image sensor applications
The MIPI Alliance has released a significant update to its C-PHY interface specification designed for connecting cameras and displays in mobile and mobile-influenced industries. Version 3.0 introduces an 18-Wirestate mode encoding option that increases the maximum performance of a C-PHY lane by approximately 30 to 35 percent, delivering up to 75 Gbps over a short…
Littelfuse gate driver delivers 1.9 A source and 2.3 A sink output current
Littelfuse, Inc. has released the IXD2012NTR, a high-speed gate driver designed to drive two N-channel MOSFETs or IGBTs in a half-bridge configuration. The device operates over a 10 V to 20 V voltage range and supports high-side switching up to 200 V in bootstrap operation, optimized for high-frequency power applications. The IXD2012NTR features logic inputs…
Littelfuse thyristors protect sensitive equipment from 8/20 µs transient events
Littelfuse, Inc. has launched the Pxxx0S3G-A SIDACtor Protection Thyristor Series, featuring 2 kA surge protection in a compact DO-214AB (SMC) package. The new devices enable product miniaturization while maintaining protection against severe overvoltage transients in harsh environments, including onboard chargers, EV charging stations, industrial automation power supplies, and solar inverters. The Pxxx0S3G-A Series provides high…
SPDT tactile switch designed for long life, low noise
Littelfuse, Inc. has introduced its TLSM Series tactile switches, designed for surface-mount technology (SMT) applications. These switches are built with a mechanical lifecycle rated for up to 2 million actuations, providing long-term durability in high-use environments. The devices measure 3.45 mm in height and use a Single Pole Double Throw (SPDT) configuration, which supports circuit…
Infineon expands SiC MOSFET portfolio to meet growing AI power demands
With the increasing power requirements of Artificial Intelligence (AI) processors, server power supplies (PSUs) must deliver more and more power without exceeding the defined dimensions of the server racks. This is driven by a surge in energy demand for high-level GPUs, which could consume 2 kW or more per chip by the end of the…
Cinch Connectivity expands offerings with terminations for aerospace
Cinch Connectivity Solutions announced it’s now stocking Qualified Parts for Space (QPS) Terminations by Midwest Microwave Solutions. Midwest Microwave offers space-qualified SMA terminations designed to meet space and military industry standards and are suitable for high-grade satellites, deep space explorations, and thermo-vacuum chamber testing. With three standard screening levels and male and female versions available,…
CUI Devices unveils power relays for high-level current switching
CUI Devices’ Relays Group announced the expansion of its line of power relays with the addition of over 300 new SKUs. Ideal for high-level current switching in a range of industrial applications, measurement and control equipment, and safety systems, CUI Devices’ power relays offer max switching currents from 5 A up to 40 A. The PR…
Allegro expands portfolio with transformerless gate driver
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. announced the launch of the third product in its High Voltage Power-Thru portfolio. Allegro’s two-chip AHV85000 and AHV85040 isolated gate-driver IC solutions work together with external transformers to provide the freedom to design and maximize power efficiency for clean energy applications, including solar inverters, xEV charging infrastructures and energy storage systems (ESS),…
COSEL power supply offers high efficiency and compact design for industrial equipment
COSEL Co., Ltd. announced the launch of the HFA3500TF, a low-profile 3-phase, 3-wire 3500W AC/DC enclosed power supply designed for industrial equipment such as semiconductor manufacturing, laser processing machines, and robotics. The HFA3500TF addresses worldwide applications and 3-Phase Delta or 3-Phase Star networks, with an input voltage range of 180VAC to 528VAC. Utilizing an energy-optimized,…
Siemens unveils datapult AI NN for neural network accelerator design
Siemens Digital Industries Software has announced Catapult AI NN software for High-Level Synthesis (HLS) of neural network accelerators on Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) and System-on-a-chip (SoCs). Catapult AI NN is a solution that starts with a neural network description from an AI framework, converts it into C++, and synthesizes it into an RTL accelerator in Verilog…
Power Integrations’ plug-and-play gate drivers simplify design for wind, solar, and energy storage
Power Integrations has announced the launch of the SCALE-iFlex XLT family of dual-channel plug-and-play gate drivers. These drivers are designed for the operation of single LV100 (Mitsubishi), XHP 2 (Infineon), HPnC (Fuji Electric), and equivalent semiconductor modules up to 2300 V blocking voltage. The new gate drivers are suitable for wind, energy storage, and solar…
TDK introduces thin permalloy film for low-frequency noise shielding
TDK Corporation extended its Flexield family of permalloy thin film sheets with the new IPM01 series. This series features high permeability and high loss in a lightweight and 0.006 mm ultra-thin design. The new material effectively shields low-frequency band noise, an increasing issue in electric vehicles (EVs). Mass production began this month, May 2024. Electronic…
Radiation-tolerant MCU from Microchip targets space exploration
Microchip Technology has announced the SAMD21RT, a radiation-tolerant (RT) Arm Cortex-M0+ based 32-bit microcontroller (MCU) in a 64-pin ceramic and plastic package with 128 KB Flash and 16 KB SRAM. Designed for space-constrained applications where size and weight are important, the SAMD21RT is available in a small 10 mm × 10 mm footprint. Running at…
Standex introduces low-profile MK33 SMD reed switch for space-constrained designs
The new MK33 surface mount Reed Switch series from Standex Electronics blends high performance in a small footprint, ensured by its deliberate bare-glass design. Economic by design yet mechanically and electrically high performing. The high-reliability KOFU switch, 10 VA power rating, and height of 2.3 mm max. yields the MK33 series the lowest profile switch…
iWave launches SMARC-compliant system on module
iWave has launched the iW-RainboW-G61M System on Module, powered by NXP Semiconductors’ i.MX 95 applications processor. Built on the SMARC v2.1.1 standard, the SoM provides product designers with scalability and modularity. The System on Modules and evaluation kits from iWave will be available for evaluation starting in April 2024. The SoM leverages the multi-core architecture…
Taiwan Semiconductor unveils low bias current Zener diode series
Taiwan Semiconductor announces its new series of Zener diodes with a selection of devices providing regulated voltages from 1.8VDC to 39VDC, all with ultra-low bias current (IZT) of 50µA and maximum power dissipation (PD) of 500mW. These devices are ideal for applications where exceptionally low bias current is needed (to extend battery life), essential (for…
CUI Devices expands connector portfolio with memory card options
CUI Devices’ Interconnect Group announced the addition of memory card connectors to its connectors product portfolio. Available in a variety of SD and microSD card connectors as well as SIM, micro-SIM, nano-SIM, and smart card connector types, CUI Devices’ memory card connectors offer multiple configurations to meet the requirements of a range of memory and consumer electronic applications.…
Pickering expands microwave test capabilities with MUX modules
Pickering Interfaces has announced a new family of high channel count PXI and PXIe microwave multiplexer (MUX) modules. Expanding Pickering’s range of RF and microwave switching, the 40/42-788 family is based on industry-leading, superior-quality Radiall mechanical microwave switches, with bandwidth options from 8GHz to 40GHz. Versatile switching configurations are available with single or dual SP8T, SP10T, or…